Leveraging AI
A beginner-friendly curriculum that builds deep intuition for how AI actually works — not through math or code, but through mental models that make effective use a natural consequence of understanding. Covers how language models think, why they hallucinate, the art of prompting, practical AI workflows for writing, images, and code, and the societal shifts AI is driving. Designed for anyone curious enough to want more than tips and tricks.
What you'll learn
How AI Thinks
~14hBuild a working mental model of what AI actually does under the hood — no math required. You'll understand why language models can write poetry but can't count, why they hallucinate with confidence, and what 'training' really means. This pillar replaces vague intuitions with clear, accurate mental pictures.
- Inside the Black Box(10 concepts)
- The Pattern Machine(12 concepts)
- The Myths and Realities(6 concepts)
Using AI Effectively
~13hTurn your understanding of how AI thinks into practical skill. This pillar covers the art and science of prompting, AI-powered workflows for writing, images, code, and research, strategies for building AI into your daily work, and the critical judgment of knowing when not to use AI at all.
- The Art of Prompting(11 concepts)
- When NOT to Use AI(6 concepts)
- AI for Your Work and Life(9 concepts)
AI & the World
~10hZoom out from personal use to the big picture. How is AI reshaping work, amplifying bias, challenging regulation, and redefining what it means to be human in an age of intelligent machines? This pillar equips you to think clearly about AI's societal impact and build your own informed position.
- Where AI Is Headed(6 concepts)
- AI Ethics, Bias, and Society(7 concepts)
- AI and Work(7 concepts)
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